Sean Strickland News
Sean Strickland issues apology to Kayla Harrison following face-to-face meeting at American Top Team: "Enjoy your millions"
Jeffrey Walter - June 10, 2022
Sean Strickland has issued an apology to Kayla Harrison after the pair came face-to-face earlier today at American Top Team. It was a mere five weeks ago that Strickland (25-3 MMA) put Harrison (13-0 MMA) on blast for her performance against Marina Mokhnatkina at PFL 3.
Sean Strickland responds after being dubbed a "racist motherf**ker" by former UFC fighter Mike Perry
Chris Taylor - June 5, 2022
Sean Strickland has responded after being dubbed a “racist motherf**ker” by former UFC fighter Mike Perry. Strickland (25-3 MMA) is currently preparing for his highly anticipated middleweight showdown with Alex Pereira at UFC 276. The winner of that fight should be in prime position to challenge for the 185lbs title their next time out.
Sean Strickland shares his thoughts on Jon Jones: “Probably one of the greatest fighters of all time, besides the fact he likes to choke women”
Susan Cox - June 1, 2022
Sean Strickland is sharing his thoughts on Jon Jones. In an interview with Helen Yee, Strickland shared his thoughts on one of the greatest fighters of all time, Jon ‘Bones’ Jones:
Sean Strickland blasts Luke Rockhold after "pedophile supporter" comment: "How much brain damage has this man taken?"
Cole Shelton - May 31, 2022
Sean Strickland isn’t a fan of Luke Rockhold. Strickland and Rockhold were supposed to fight at UFC 268 but the former UFC middleweight champion unfortunately was forced out of the bout. Since then, the two have taken shots at one another and Rockhold claimed Strickland is a pedophile supporter.
Sean Strickland responds after “f**king can” Matt Mitrione goes to bat for Pat Barry: “Why don’t we go check what’s on your f**king laptop”
Susan Cox - May 13, 2022
Sean Strickland is responding to Matt Mitrione after the latter went to bat for Pat Barry. Strickland has previously made his thoughts known concerning the relationship between Rose Namajunas and Pat Barry.
Sean Strickland responds after Pat Barry suggests his previous comments played a role in Rose Namajunas’ title loss: “I'll treat Pat Berry and Jim West like they treat minor.. Without consent”
Josh Evanoff - May 12, 2022
UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland has reacted to Pat Barry’s recent comments about him. Last Saturday night, Rose Namajunas lost her UFC strawweight title to Carla Esparza. The fight was regarded as one of the worst in MMA history, as neither did much. Following the bout, Namajunas’s trainer Pat Barry said that recent drama could’ve affected her.
Pat Barry says Sean Strickland's recent comments could've led to Rose Namajunas' loss: "It's causing her to get into the fight and be emotional"
Josh Evanoff - May 11, 2022
Pat Barry has touched on Sean Strickland’s recent comments about his relationship with Rose Namajunas. Last month, the UFC middleweight contender went after Barry and Namajunas, among other MMA couples. Strickland alleged that the former UFC heavyweight contender is a groomer. The main reason is that Barry was much older when he met Namajunas, and it’s been alleged that she was a minor when they began dating.
Sean Strickland apologizes for comments about the Professional Fighters League but not Kayla Harrison: “I miss spoke about the PFL”
Susan Cox - May 11, 2022
Sean Strickland is apologizing for comments he made about the Professional Fighters League (PFL), but not about Kayla Harrison. Harrison (13-0 MMA) squared off with Mokhnatkina (6-3 MMA) at PFL 3 in Arlington, Texas on May 6th. While the three round matchup went the distance, and Harrison earned a unanimous decision victory, it wasn’t her best showing.
Sean Strickland takes aim at Pat ‘The Predator’ Barry for his relationship with Rose Namajunas
Susan Cox - May 4, 2022
Sean Strickland is taking aim at Pat ‘The Predator’ Barry for his relationship with Rose Namajunas. Pat Barry, 42, announced his retirement from MMA back in 2014 and is currently coaching at the 303 Training Center in Westminster, Colorado. It just so happens that Rose Namajunas, 29, (12-4 MMA) also trains at that same location.
Sean Strickland weighs in on male coaches dating female fighters: “Is Jim West and Pat Barry the Weinstine of MMA?”
Josh Evanoff - April 21, 2022
Sean Strickland has given his thoughts on male coaches dating female fighters that they train. ‘Tarzan’ has made it known on social media that he has a lot of opinions. Some of which, have landed him in hot water. His comments on certain subjects have gotten him involved with Khalil Roundtree, Colby Covington, and Jan Blachowicz, all of whom have received insults from Strickland.
Brendan Schaub doesn’t believe Alex Pereira will be granted a title shot with a win over Sean Strickland: “I don’t think it works like that”
Susan Cox - April 19, 2022
Brendan Schaub doesn’t believe Alex Pereira will be granted a title shot with a win over Sean Strickland. It has been announced that Sean Strickland (25-3 MMA), one of the UFC’s top 185-pounders, will be taking on rising star Alex Pereira (5-1 MMA) at UFC 277 on July 30th, 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sean Strickland explains why he’s fighting Alex Pereira instead of Paulo Costa at UFC 277
Harry Kettle - March 31, 2022
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has explained why he’s taking on Alex Pereira instead of Paulo Costa at UFC 277. A few days ago it was announced that Sean Strickland, one of the UFC’s top 185-pounders, will be taking on rising star Alex Pereira at UFC 277 in July. While the majority of fans were pleasantly surprised to see this match-up get made, others were taken aback by Pereira being thrust into such a prominent spot.
Sean Strickland uses Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock to cast insults at Colby Covington
Harry Kettle - March 28, 2022
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has used the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscars incident to throw more shade at Colby Covington. When it comes to UFC fighters saying controversial things on social media, few do it better than Sean Strickland. He’s spent the last twelve months going from being relatively unknown to being one of the most talked-about members of the roster – largely because of what he gets up to on Twitter.
Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira on tap for UFC 277
Chris Taylor - March 26, 2022
Alex Pereira wanted a major step up in competition and has been provided such in the form of a fight with Sean Strickland at UFC 277. Pereira (4-1 MMA), a former GLORY kickboxing champion, made his highly anticipated Octagon debut last November at UFC 268, where he scored a sensational knockout victory over Andreas Michailidis (see that here).
Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland trade insults over potential UFC fight: "This show of insecurity surprised even me"
Chris Taylor - March 19, 2022
UFC middleweight contenders Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland did not mince words while discussing a potential fight online. Costa (13-2 MMA), a former UFC middleweight title challenger, was called out by Strickland (25-3 MMA) back in November. The American offered to fight the Brazilian on the condition that he “put down the wine and cookies”.
Sean Strickland blasts Khalil Rountree for his emotional post-fight speech: “This man is the definition of a PC BETA male”
Susan Cox - March 14, 2022
Sean Strickland has blasted Khalil Rountree for his post-fight comments at Saturday’s UFC Vegas 50 event. Khalil Rountree (11-5 MMA) defeated Karl Roberson (9-5 MMA) in the light heavyweight fight this past Saturday, March 12th at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada.
Sean Strickland and Jan Blachowicz continue to joust over Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine
Harry Kettle - March 9, 2022
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has reignited his back and forth with Jan Blachowicz over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There’s been a lot of social commentary from UFC fighters over the course of the last few weeks regarding the Russian invasion that’s currently taking place in Ukraine. Unsurprisingly, there are several different viewpoints, with Sean Strickland previously suggesting that Ukrainians should “bend the knee“. In response, former 205-pound champion Jan Blachowicz said the following.
Sean Strickland apologizes for making fun of overweight women: “I'll be better from now on”
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2022
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has apologized for recent comments in which he made fun of overweight women. While many fighters would prefer to be recognised solely for what they do inside the Octagon, Sean Strickland has taken a slightly different approach over the course of the last few months. In the wake of his wins over Uriah Hall and Jack Hermansson, the 31-year-old has opened himself up and allowed fans to see a different side of his persona.